RNinRubySlippers BSN, RN

RNinRubySlippers is a BSN, RN and specializes in Acute Medicine/ Palliative.

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1. Bsn program at UFV

   RNinRubySlippers replied to cassiefitz's topic in International

   I am an alumni from UFV and from what I have heard, it is not based solely on GPA. They really want to know that you are stable and supported during your stent as a Nursing student. It is a tough program and trust me you will need the support. So e...

2. Courses for palliative care/hospice nursing in Canada

   RNinRubySlippers replied to frozenyogurt's topic in Hospice

   Hi there, The CNA offers certification in Hospice Palliative care. There is a requirement of 2 years experience in medical with some care for palliative pts, but it is a great self or group study followed by an exam. There are study guides avail as...

3. Recommended Reading for Hospice Nurses

   RNinRubySlippers replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Hospice

   Ok, now for my own book suggetsion. What Dying People Want by David Kuhl, MD. It is based on a 10 year phenomenological research project out of a local Vancouver hospital. It discusses common themes that "dying people" truly want/wanted from life, lo...

4. Recommended Reading for Hospice Nurses

   RNinRubySlippers replied to introspectiveRN's topic in Hospice

   I loved this movie as well. Covers almost everything I thought. Yes, I too cried like a wee one. So did my Mom. I also loved the movie Away From Her. So great as well.

5. CHF & low BP (hold BP meds?)

   RNinRubySlippers posted a topic in Cardiac

   Hi there, Thought I would come ask the experts re: when to hold BP meds if BP low in CHF. We frequently run into this on our ward and I know most times, Docs want the med given to manage the CHF and do not worry as much about the BP. WHat are your th...

6. subQ narcotics?

   RNinRubySlippers replied to khine2mn80's topic in Medications

   We use sc meds all the time in palliative patients. why poke them? Iv is not always appropriate adn often swallowing is impaired. What else would you do? Why on earth would we give IM's? HOw awful to give IM's to pall pts and cause them more pain? I...

7. Vancouver Nurses

   RNinRubySlippers replied to purseOnalityRN's topic in International

   Hey I am curious as to what hospital you work at? I am near you!

8. Crne ... Community Health Nursing

   RNinRubySlippers replied to nurse_nightingale's topic in International

   I took the CRNE in June and passed. It was very hard, felt like I failed. All of us did really. But not one person did. (From my school, no one has ever failed actually). We learned alot of community stuff in 4th year . And it consisted of assessing ...

9. pacify or orientate? Alzheimers...

   RNinRubySlippers replied to Lfransis's topic in Geriatric

   I must ask-how long have you been practicing? JMHO but "new" nurses who preach the textbook are more difficult to deal with than dementia pts! I am myself a new RN, and it amazes me how some folks just dont get the real world of nursing. I trust in a...

10. CRNE results?

    RNinRubySlippers replied to AnonymousCanadian's topic in CRNE

    Hey all! I PASSED! HOLLA!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am sooooo excited! YAY! Hope you all get your results soon!

11. uk rn asking about maple ridge...

    RNinRubySlippers replied to higgy1's topic in International

    Hi, I worked at RMH! :) I worked on 2W (medical/ palliative) and loved it! THe staff was so great to work with. The surgical RNs have a reputation for being hard nosed, but I dont know how true that is! MR as a place to live is great. I have lived h...

12. CRNE results?

    RNinRubySlippers replied to AnonymousCanadian's topic in CRNE

    AHHH its August 1st...should be soooon!

13. any1 from fraserhealth?

    RNinRubySlippers replied to kyatRN's topic in International

    I work for Fraser Health. Its one of the health authorities in BC, so yes, lol, it is credible. Where are you coming from? Are you wanting to work as an agency nurse? I work in a hospitalm so it is a bit different, but same authority. Check out thier...

14. BC BSN programs

    RNinRubySlippers replied to Gr8ful C's topic in International

    Hey-ya UCFV has set hours. 0830-1530 M-F. That being said, it can vary throughout the years. Its a great program. NO they do not get you to practice on eachother. It is on a silicone type pillow thing. Your first shot is on your patient! Oh i hope yo...

15. BC BSN programs

    RNinRubySlippers replied to Gr8ful C's topic in International

    I went to UCFV. I chose this school for many reasons. #1) most clinical hours. 2) RNs love UCFV grads on the floor :) #3) the drive AGAINST traffic and finally #4) I got in fairly quickly. I was on llists at Douglas nad BCIT. I chose UCFV and will n...